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See you onboard! Roll Call has been started.

I spoke to Mario a few days ago. He'll keep cruising for as long as they let him!

Here are current prices...

Mario is scheduled to go home after the current cruise.

We also will be boarding in Barcelona for the 26 day trip back to Ft Lauderdale. Have you checked out the Roll Call for the TA portion? It is quite active with planned activities thanks to @Ombud and @RUNMOTOR.

The press release is extremely light on details. 🤷‍♂️

October 16, 2023 9:30 AM EDT Princess Cruises Announces Exclusive Partnership with World's Most Famous Butcher Dario Cecchini "The Butcher's Block by Dario" Specialty Bistro will Debut Onboard New Sun Princess SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A shared passion for tradition, tastes and a love of celebration underscores a new exclusive partnership between Princess Cruises and the world's most famous butcher, Dario Cecchini. This collaboration introduces a new specialty impromptu bistro, The Butcher's Block by Dario, onboard the next-generation Sun Princess, debuting in February 2024. Princess Cruises Announces Exclusive Partnership with World’s Most Famous Butcher Dario Cecchini Passed down eight generations from father to son, and with more than 48 years of experience, Cecchini is recognized around the world for his butcher shop and restaurants located in the Tuscan village of Panzano, Italy. Featured on Netflix's popular "Chef's Table," Cecchini is known for taking care and responsibility for the animals and bringing respect back to butchering by using all the cuts of meat, featuring his grandmother's recipes that he fell in love with as a boy. The Butcher's Block by Dario, located on deck 9 of the new Sun Princess, comes to life as a specialty impromptu experience featuring a large shared, family-style table serving up a carnivore's paradise. This specialty dining experience promises to grill up perfectly prepared beef and steak, including Cecchini's signature cuts. In addition, the cruise line's signature steakhouse, Crown Grill, will feature a refined upscale menu designed by Cecchini. The menu proudly features the highly coveted "Bistecca Alla Fiorentina," a distinctive Florentine Steak prepared with the bone, sourced directly from the prestigious Antica Macelleria Cecchini butcher shop in Panzano. "Princess' culinary offerings embody a rich Italian heritage, uniting a shared passion for family recipes, vibrant social dining, and a love of celebrating each day of life," expressed Cecchini. "My life as an artesian butcher holds deep significance because I hold profound respect for the gift of the animal and ensure that shines through when guests enjoy my new restaurant and delectable menus sailing the world on the beautiful Sun Princess." In addition to The Butcher's Block by Dario and Crown Grill elevating the culinary offerings on Sun Princess, previously announced specialty restaurants include Kai Sushi, a modern sushi bar; Sabatini's Italian Trattoria, a Princess favorite serving up fresh-made Italian pastas and unique courses; Umai Teppanyaki, another Sun Princess exclusive offering a fusion of teppan cuisine and showmanship; and The Catch by Rudi, from renowned Chef Rudi Sodamin featuring treasures from the sea. "Princess is dedicated to creating the finest experiences for guests spanning all cultures, tastes and preferences," said John Padgett President Princess, "from fine dining to casual and from indulgent to healthy, guests will love what the Sun Princess is bring to the table." Throughout Sun Princess, guests will be treated to 29 new and signature dining and lounge options, offering savory journeys, entertaining eats, sumptuous sips and satisfying snacks. Also new for Sun Princess is Horizons, the three-story, main dining room elevating the traditional main dining experience with stunning wake views, natural light, art sculptures and memorable meals from friendly waitstaff. Currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, the 175,500-ton, 4,300-guest Sun Princess will also offer an array of exciting new entertainment and activity offerings, as well as luxurious staterooms and suites across a broad spectrum of categories. With the most balconies and sun decks on any Princess ship, guests can take in the sunshine and crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean and Caribbean from the comfort of their stateroom. The Dome, a transformational entertainment venue inspired by the terraces of Santorini, is the perfect place to relax and the Arena! is an evolution and the most technologically advanced Princess Theater design. Sun Princess will also feature the exclusive Princess Medallion that will extend Princess' leadership position in delivering exceptional personalized experiences typical of small ships while enjoying only the best large ship amenities. Inaugural 2024 Sun Princess cruises to the Mediterranean, Europe and Caribbean are on sale now. More ship information and images can be found at www.princess.com/sunprincess.

Same for us. We always plan to arrive a couple of hours after embarkation has started, so no waiting.

Looking forward to meeting you on the Coral! 🙂 Btw, I started a roll call for the cruise.

The Coral is doing a 32 day Asia voyage, Singapore to LA, in October of 2024. Ports are Thailand, Vietnam, Taipei, Hong Kong, Japan and Hawaii. We booked it as soon as it became available. Who knows if they will repeat the itinerary in 2025? 🤷‍♂️

Are you seeing the below window on the app? The "Dine My Way" tab is where you can make your dining reservation. #

Good job on your review! We were on the Emerald this past July for a Hawaii cruise, one of our favorite Princess ships.

Click on your profile photo in the bottom right hand corner. That should bring up all of your booked cruises.

We are booked thru November of 2025 (on the Sun Princess), so December cruises should not be far behind. 🤷‍♂️

Eddie was on the Sapphire with us this past March/April. He's a great guy!

Very curious to see what the pricing will be??? 🤷‍♂️

October 12, 2023 6:05 PM EDT Princess Cruises Unveils Spellbound by Magic Castle™ New Sun Princess Ship Features Sensational New Collaboration with The Magic Castle™ SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Princess Cruises today unveiled Spellbound by Magic Castle, a collaboration with the famed Hollywood icon set to enchant guests aboard Sun Princess when the new ship debuts in early 2024. Spellbound blends the captivating world of magic with the art of mixology to create an extraordinary, Victorian-inspired experience. Guests will find Spellbound nestled behind a non-descript door amidst the sensational confines of the newest Princess ship, where they'll enjoy incredible feats of magic from talented magicians, surprises in themed rooms and theatrical cocktails delivered by sleight-of-hand servers. "We are excited to introduce Spellbound by Magic Castle and take the art of magic around the world aboard the spectacular new Sun Princess," said John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises. "This collaboration with The Magic Castle™ takes entertainment into new dimensions with an extraordinary experience that combines the allure of magic with the thrill of cruising. Spellbound will become an iconic guest favorite on Sun Princess." With its ornate décor that includes magical artifacts, vintage curiosities, and interactive special effects, Spellbound is meticulously designed to capture the essence of Hollywood's exclusive Magic Castle, where stars gather, legends have been born and magic has left audiences spellbound for decades. As guests move into Spellbound, they'll first encounter the essence of the authentic Magic Castle including the Music Room adorned with eclectic and mystical artifacts and paintings to peak curiosity. In the Music Room, guests will meet the spirit of Isabella who will share her stories of sailing on Sun Princess. The venue will also feature a vintage Parlor Bar featuring Artemis the owl who is revealed through interaction with skilled illusionists before entering the intimate 30-seat, Spellbound theater, to experience close-up magic that will blow guests' minds. "We are bringing some of the most authentic aspects of The Magic Castle in Hollywood to Sun Princess, complete with incredible magicians and illusionists, so that Princess guests can experience a taste of the world class magic that is showcased nightly at the Magic Castle," said Erika Larsen, president of Magic Castle Enterprises. "It's an exciting opportunity for guests to immerse themselves in a magical experience typically reserved exclusively for members and their guests." Performances by world-class magicians handpicked from around the globe will fascinate audiences with mind-bending tricks, awe-inspiring illusions, and mesmerizing acts that promise to leave guests in a state of wonder and disbelief. Spellbound will make its debut aboard Sun Princess in February 2024. More details about operating hours and pricing will be made at a later date. Images can be found here. Currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, the 175,500-ton, 4,300-guest Sun Princess will offer an array of exciting new entertainment and activity offerings, as well as luxurious staterooms and suites across a broad spectrum of categories. With the most balconies and sun decks on any Princess ship, guests can take in the sunshine and crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean and Caribbean from the comfort of their stateroom. The Dome, a transformational entertainment venue inspired by the terraces of Santorini, is the perfect place to relax and the Arena is an evolution and the most technologically advanced Princess Theater design. Inaugural 2024 Sun Princess cruises to the Mediterranean, Europe and Caribbean are on sale now. More ship information and images can be found at www.princess.com/sunprincess.

Enjoy your cruise and the fantastic crew on the Sapphire!

Previous thread regarding the vegan menu announcement below...

That still works today...

We will be on the same cruise with you. This past November we were on the Regal's Med/TA around the same time period for 37 days. We purchased wine in almost all of our ports, 2-3 bottles at a time, and had no problems bringing them onboard and directly to our stateroom without being charged a corkage. We had great MDR servers that never charged us a corkage. They received a well-deserved gratuity at the end of our cruise. We will be doing the same on this upcoming voyage. You will not attract much attention with security if you only have a couple of bottles at a time. See you on onboard! 🍷

Latest Adam Savage video on the Sun Princess. This video is about the Sun's engine room.

The Sanctuary is our happy place! On all but one of our 12 TA's we have been able to spend our sea days in the Sanctuary while heading to Ft Lauderdale.

I think the upcoming Island Princess port of calls in Israel, in November, will be canceled. Sad situation. 😪

Since the start-up we have sailed with Princess many times, in many parts of the world. We always buy wines in our ports. We have yet to have an issue bringing wines back to the ship and directly to our cabin without incurring a corkage fee. Our cabin usually ends up looking like a "Total Wines." In 2019, we were on the Sea Princess for a 28 day voyage around Australia. As stated above, we had no issues bringing our wines back to the ship and directly to our stateroom with no corkage fee. As we speak, we are in the Paso Robles (Central California) wine country enjoying great wines! 🍷